You may be right to have something physical to remind you of what you are fighting for.
I could be wrong here and pros, hit me with 2x4 if i am wrong.
But i think sometimes the ultimate goal of the DB and what the pros here suggest here is the "dropping of the rope".
Back in january, i could simply look at a photo of my wife, daughter or three of us and i would break down. I never touched those photos. Kept them up there. Now, no problem. I look at them and not even a feeling of sadness comes over me. First glance, it looks like i don't care anymore. Not true. My W is still in my thoughts. But the emotional threads i wove around her and things in my life: They are slowly going away. It does harden my heart. Initially i resisted it thinking that i'll be losing that innocence. Now, i like that. I dunno, it feels liberating.
Sorry, hopefully my ramblings made any sense
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